Sending listeners to the good ol' days of toe-tappin, heartstring-pullin' twangy country, The Man and The Southern Poetry have entered the chat with their debut EP, Vol 1.
This DIY country project was created by songwriter Christian Numme and produced by Peter Lundell. The songs deal with the experiences of kinship, conflicts with the law, prison, and love -- all things that are autobiographical for Numme. His storytelling sets up a vulnerable and unfiltered environment for listeners to experience.
Numme, who had a turbulent past which included doing time, says that outlaw poetry is about freely expressing the adventure of his journey of being an independent soul. Lundell, an experienced producer and musician, has worked with many artists and took to Numme, believing in his plight and depth of experience in his artistry. His take focused on the vintage sound and authenticity rather than mixing the tune to factory-made perfection, which showcases Numme's raw talent.
Starting the EP strong with an authentic country sound, "Just a Criminal" is not persuaded to conform to a present-day country approach. It's gritty, rough, and raw, which transports listeners to a small honky tonk bar with a killer band. The bright and resonant guitars drive the melody with the raw distorted vocals that tie the whole tune together.
Another notable outlaw track, "Ain't Robbing a Bank," opens with a bending steel guitar slide, which eases listeners into this mid-tempo quick-pickin' guitar tune. This song might make listeners want to wear cowboy boots and hit the town to stomp and holler. The layered vocals create depth and intertwine seamlessly with the guitar tone. Numme's storytelling is vivid in all his tunes, but this laid down the colors to highlight his authentic writing.
Closing out the EP, "No Stranger to Pain," jumpstarts with Numme's rich vocals, and the groove from the guitars converse in twang and bend. The drums play lightly but clearly, which allows all the band's instruments to be showcased. The lyrics have an emotional drive behind them: "Became accustomed to a life of crime / Just made some nickels and a dime" paints a brief picture of what Numme's life has been like.
Currently, the duo is focusing on their music production, but plans to share tour dates in the coming months. Numme's the real deal when it comes to outlaw country, and his salt of the earth stories warmly welcome them into his vulnerable world.
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